Gary – Good elaboration of what could seen as the ‘canonical issues of ontology development’ for real (evolving, complex, heterogeneous, etc.) systems:

1) There are always limits on how much model standardization is feasible and desirable; 2) In hindsight, significant failures can often be traced to lack of standardization in areas where it would have been feasible and desirable; 3) How do you know in advance where those areas will be?

Jack and I have been hoping that this would take shape as an important focus for the context of ontology development and use. Your thoughts on how to proceed are helpful. Template:Wl-comment: